Chapter 57

"Thank you, Mr. Garcia. I've already had something to eat, so I'll skip the festivities."

She hadn't told McNeil when she moved out of his house, but she doubted he

cared.

After all, she'd come to Curtis's company without McNeil knowing a thing.

His childhood crush-his little darling—was here, and if she showed up, it would probably just ruin his mood.

They were already on the verge of divorce. There was no point in making things more difficult for each other. Better to part ways with some dignity.

"Alright, then."

Curtis sounded a little disappointed. He'd hoped to introduce Victoria to Violet as well.

Both women were financial prodigies-he thought they could really learn from each other.

Violet glanced at Curtis. She'd just overheard him making a call to "Victoria." So Curtis was clearly on Victoria's side, which left Violet feeling a little sour. With McNeil here, Victoria's presence would only spoil the atmosphere.

"Do you need something else?"

McNeil thought he seemed a bit out of

to you today. She's a rare talent-I haven't met anyone like her in

guessed he was talking about Victoria and shot a quick

struck her as odd. If McNeil had recommended Victoria

said

Garcia, you mean your new assistant?" Violet asked, testing the waters-and watching

nodded. "Ms. Marchand is incredibly sharp. She's my new assistant- actually started two days before

him coolly. "So you've been acting strange

shot McNeil a curious

that's how

the job at Quantum Core Technologies all on

he certainly wouldn't be joking

on

she and McNeil were childhood friends, Victoria was still his wife paper. No matter how indifferent McNeil was, he'd never let Victoria make a fool of him in front

to hide a thing. "I'm

I'll introduce you guys

bit back a smile,

Now this was juicy.

eye on Victoria, Victoria was working

best

certain that McNeil had no clue, but

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